Archive for the ‘If Only I Had Known’ Category

How Do You Avoid Getting Pigeon-Holed as an Actor?

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Being  known for one type of role isnt always a bad thing.  Casting directors like to know what you’re good at, as in “shes the best quirky office type”.  You could be really talented and attractive, but if you cant be specific its hard for you to get noticed in the vast sea of actors.  [...]

Martin Booker: Starting out in Hollywood

- I think the most important thing to do when you are starting out in Hollywood is to build a solid foundation outside of the industry. This is an industry of ups and downs. If your life is solely based on this industry, you will eventually burn out – Stay out of your own way [...]

If Only I Had Known by Actress, Courtney Blackmon

“Don’t go for the first class that you think looks “good” or even “great.”  Check it out first.  Google the studio or the acting coach’s name and see if any reviews on their classes pop up.  Don’t stop at one or two sites look at several opinions.  This is your hard earned money so it [...]

Advice to Actors by Terry Jastrow

Here would be my suggestion to actors, both beginning and experienced: 1) Training is important…like a musician doing scales…but be sure you’re at a place, and with people, who do not attempt to teach a specific and arbitrary style, but rather encourage you to find your own special talents and genius.  To be sure there [...]

Scene Study Tips from Instructor, Brian Drillinger

Brian Drillinger It’s not enough to have an intention.  How badly do you want it and what’s in the way of your getting it. You can’t think your way into a part.  You need to get up and do it. Give every character you play a secret that only they know. Don’t just look for [...]

If Only I Had Known: What New Actors Need to Know

Lezlie Williams “Don’t rush to become SAG unless it’s worth it. You can find non-union, paying work once you become SAG eligible. If you are serious, find a good acting class and stay in it. Industry people will always ask you where you are studying if you aren’t currently working on set. Make sure your [...]

The Motivated Actor; Breaking into your Inspiration!

“To be an actor today, you must be proactive.  The only way you’re going to grow as an artist is to work on good writing.  You must put good writing through your instrument.  You must find writers that you’re excited about.  And also, write your own material.”—Michelle Danner

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